Learn here. Now. (Right now)
Step 1: Find a good, reasonably-sized frame in good view of the public. The more mediocre the original artwork, the more justifiable your revamp is.
Step 2: Create a piece which will fit in the confines of the matting.
Step 3: Carefully take down the frame, and inconspicuously disassemble it, putting your artwork in the matting and the original artwork behind it but still in the frame.
Step 4: Hang frame back on wall and walk away quickly (but not too quickly).
Tip 1: If questioned by security, simply tell them the piece was crooked inside the frame and you were just trying to straighten it. They'll have no choice but to believe you. This happened to me.
Tip 2: Make sure your piece is believable in the space, anything too crass or abrasive may call attention from the security guard who may or may not be questioning you. If there's reason to suspect the piece in the frame is not the original art work, they might call you out.
Eventually someone may spot your handily placed artwork. And if they do, they'll find the original artwork in the frame. No harm no foul, right? Right. Happy framing, friends.
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